Politicians are increasingly divided over control of Sarawak’s oil and gas resources, with Putrajaya reaffirming Petronas’ dominance despite Sarawak’s push for greater autonomy. Law Minister Azalina Othman Said stated in Parliament that Petronas remains the sole guardian under the 1974 Petroleum Development Act (PDA), sidelining Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) from full control over the state’s natural gas.
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This stance, reportedly settled in a private meeting between PM Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg, has sparked political outrage. DAP’s Chong Chien Jen demanded transparency, warning that this could ignite tensions between federal and state governments, threatening Malaysia’s political stability.
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